Clay pads
 

Anyone have any positive or negative experience with these?
http://amzn.to/2waAMpW

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Screw it I'll just buy one and report back Lol

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So the clay pads themselves do work well. Maximum lubrication recommended just to be on the safe side (by that I mean not just using detailing spray alone). It certainly saves alot of time as it is larger in diameter and can cover more surface area. It is also nice to be able to clean the pad by dipping it in clean water and wringing it out. Heavens forbid that you would ever drop this thing, but should you become clumsy enough to do so it is nice to know you don't have to necessarily throw it away. They do come in both a fine and medium grade, but I would recommend using just the fine grade for either newer cars or cars that do not have that much contamination. Medium grade would be good for heavily contaminated vehicles.

I'll come back later to upload some pics.

Is this for removing swirls? My whole car is swirled all up to shit

Nah, this is just for removing contaminates that are stuck on the surface of the paint after washing. It's that gritty feeling that you feel when you run your hand over your paint after washing and drying it. Claybar picks up all those contaminates so that your car us truly clean, instead of just appearing to be so.

For removing swirls, you would need a random orbital buffer and some various polishing pads, with a polishing compound.

This would be the necessary prep step for paint correction.

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I'm not using that exact one but something similar. Got mine from a local detail supplies place for about $10. No branding on it, was just a 3"x5"x1" sponge with the rubber stuff on one side.
I got the finer one also. Works as good as the clay but no turning and remolding. Best part like you said is that if you drop it, which I have done, you just wash it off good.

I'm curious to know the difference between these generic ones vs a "name-brand" one such as AutoScrub

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That does not seem healthy for the paint... please dont tell me youre spinning it on the polisher to decontaminate :cry:

Probably just the most important distinction there is....$$$

In your link in Amazon the one I got was in the related items below it:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071X6KGV2

If it doesn't scratch the paint and removes the grit on the paint, then it's working. No need to spend more on a more expensive one if these cheaper ones do the trick.
And the one I got works flawlessly. You can test by putting your hand in a ziploc bag and rubbing on the paint before and after and it makes a huge difference.

I personally use by hand. But I guess if you're lazy enough, you can set it to like 1 right after soaping. Lol.

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That's the only thing about that orbital attachment one I don't like. When I'm claying, I'm constantly washing it off in a sudsy bucket because it's grabbing the grit.
With putting it on a orbital, it would be spinning that stuff all over back onto the paint it seems. I'd just use it by hand and keep cleaning it frequently.

There you go, great minds think alike. I was typing that out as you got your reply in there.

Seems completely unnecessary to me. You don't need power tools to clay bar a car, and it's not like this is faster or more cost effective.

I have tried conventional claying for years and I just tried this clay pad out recently. It leaves a mirror like feel and finish afterwards, so I'm pretty sure it works. As far as it marring the paint, as long as there is plenty lubrication you shouldn't see any problems (as with regular clay bar). I do recommend doing by hand and there are these pad grips/holders too to make things all the more easier to use.

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Actually that's exactly what it is, faster and more cost effective.
You aren't turning and remolding the clay to save time and it can be used many more times than a regular clay bar and not thrown away when it hits the ground. .

Particularly important for people who does detailing for a living or even a side-hustle. Time is money, but most importantly the result as well.

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And there it is.
The case is solved... No more questions. The final answer is: Clay sponges > clay bars
Sponges win, bars lose. Game, set, match. Game over!

Also nothing wrong with sticking to what works for you. Everybody's a little different. What works for me may not work for others. I prefer to try new things and then make my own judgements.

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Aw, dammit. More shit to buy. I hate you guys.

Don't hate me.

Nanoskin (AS-007) 5-3/4" Hand Strap Applicator for 6" AutoScrub Foam Pad https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DOS0K2I..._Y73SzbT3JZDH2

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https://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-5...57Ciid%25253A1

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I use Mother's clay bar 2.0 and yes, its more easy/faster claying the car. Car looks more glossy

I've used AutoScrub for a few years now. It's glorious. Saves a ton of time and works better. It's still good to have clay for the tight spots, but 90% of the car can be done with a pad.

I personally don't use clay pads. I've always used traditional clay bars. I've tried them out and honestly it doesn't save me that much time. If an entire vehicle needs a clay bar it doesn't take me any longer than 15-20 minutes.

You're WAY faster with a clay bar than anyone I know.

I'm not trying to toot my own horn but I've been detailing for a while.

People tend to blow clay bars out of proportion. It's just another tool you use for detailing. There's nothing incredible or mysterious about it. :)

No pressure, lots of lubrication (I use the same wash mitt that I used to wash the car. No need to use an entire spray bottle of "Clay Lube" for this.) and quick movements in straight lines.